Overview

• Hands-on tests find Series 11 delivers roughly 24 hours per charge and often stretches into a day and a half in real use.
• Ultra 3 targets endurance and off‑grid use with multiday battery life and satellite capability, plus Apple’s largest, brightest watch display.
• Entry-tier SE 3 adds an Always‑On display, the S10 chip, faster charging, and new health features like Sleep Score and sleep apnea notifications at a lower price point.
• Early discounts have started, including Best Buy’s open‑box Ultra 3 at $734.99 with a full one‑year Apple warranty.
• Price bands remain familiar: SE 3 from $249, Series 11 from $399, and Ultra 3 at $799, with Amazon listing the prior‑generation Ultra 2 at $649.